Compassionate CMA: Hands-On Clinic Care

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Duke Primary Care in Durham, NC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support a busy family medicine clinic. The CMA will assist physicians with examinations, perform routine administrative tasks, and ensure smooth clinic operations throughout the day.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, medication administration, and coordinating with lab and imaging services. The role requires completion of an accredited MA program and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred; high school or GED required.
• Level I requires certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA and BLS.
• Levels II and III require graduation from a CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program and BLS.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and manage patient communications.
• Update and file patient records and schedule appointments.
• Assist with exam and treatment preparation and provide clerical support.
• Prepare patients for x-rays, labs, and procedures.
• Collect and prepare specimens for lab work.
• Administer medications as directed by a physician and handle prescriptions.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterile technique

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

BLS certification

Education

Level I — Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

Level II — Graduation from CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program

Level III — Graduation from CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program

Job description

Duke Primary Care in Durham, NC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support a busy family medicine clinic. The CMA will assist physicians with examinations, perform routine administrative tasks, and ensure smooth clinic operations throughout the day.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, medication administration, and coordinating with lab and imaging services. The role requires completion of an accredited MA program and BLS certification.